Three individuals were shot and one individual is dead after a shooter opened discharge at YouTube’s home office in San Bruno, California.
Nearby police reacted to reports of a dynamic shooter at the organization’s principle office Tuesday evening.
San Bruno Police Chief Ed Barberini said in a question and answer session that the speculated shooter was dead, perhaps from a self-caused shot injury, and three casualties had been taken to San Francisco General Hospital.
We are responding to an active shooter. Please stay away from Cherry Ave & Bay Hill Drive.
— San Bruno Police (@SanBrunoPolice) April 3, 2018
The occurrence started without further ado before 1 p.m. PT, when various representatives detailed hearing shots from inside the building. Barberini said 911 calls started coming in at 12:46 p.m. PT and police reacted inside two minutes.
Active shooter at YouTube HQ. Heard shots and saw people running while at my desk. Now barricaded inside a room with coworkers.
— Vadim Lavrusik (@Lavrusik) April 3, 2018
No less than one worker depicted hearing yells and seeing “blood dribbles on the floor and stairs” within the organization’s San Bruno central command.
We were sitting in a meeting and then we heard people running because it was rumbling the floor. First thought was earthquake. https://t.co/gmolQmRXm1
— Todd Sherman (@tdd) April 3, 2018
After existing the room we still didn’t know what was going on but more people were running. Seemed serious and not like a drill.
— Todd Sherman (@tdd) April 3, 2018
A representative for SF General affirmed it had gotten three patients with gunfire wounds, with one in genuine condition, one in basic condition, and one in reasonable condition.
Recordings presented on Snapchat demonstrated a substantial police nearness encompassing the building and what gave off an impression of being YouTube workers leaving with their hands brought up noticeable all around.
Representatives for YouTube and Google weren’t quickly accessible, yet on Twitter, Google said that it was “organizing with experts.”
“Our Security group has been working intimately with experts to empty the structures and guarantee the wellbeing of representatives in the zone,” the organization stated, adding that they’ve prompted representatives to stay away from the zone and have opened a helpline for influenced staff.
Re: YouTube situation, we are coordinating with authorities and will provide official information here from Google and YouTube as it becomes available.
— Google Communications (@Google_Comms) April 3, 2018
We continue to actively coordinate with local authorities and hospitals. Our Security team has been working closely with authorities to evacuate the buildings and ensure the safety of employees in the area.
— Google Communications (@Google_Comms) April 3, 2018
In excess of a thousand representatives work at the San Bruno office, which is around 30 miles from Google’s Mountain View central command.
Notwithstanding neighborhood police, the San Francisco Field Division of the Bureau for Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms said it was reacting to the shooting. CBS likewise revealed authorities from Homeland Security at the scene. President Donald Trump has additionally been advised, he said on Twitter.
.@SecNielsen has been briefed on the ongoing situation in San Bruno, CA. @DHSgov will support state and local officials in any way we can.
— Tyler Q. Houlton (@SpoxDHS) April 3, 2018
Was just briefed on the shooting at YouTube’s HQ in San Bruno, California. Our thoughts and prayers are with everybody involved. Thank you to our phenomenal Law Enforcement Officers and First Responders that are currently on the scene.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 3, 2018
Original article by Karissa Bell